Jul 18, 2025, 07:50

CRUK Prevention and Population Research Programme Award

The Prevention and Population Research Programme Award (PPRP) provides up to £2.5 million over five years to established researchers leading multidisciplinary programmes that transform cancer prevention, aetiology, epidemiology, behavioural interventions, methodology, and policy.

Eligibility Criteria:

Host & Position: Must be an independent research scientist at a UK university or research institute for the full award duration.
Track Record: Extensive postdoctoral experience with an internationally recognized publication and funding record, and proven ability to run an independent research group.

Scientific Remit (select one or more):

Epidemiology & Aetiology: Population-based studies (classical, clinical, molecular) to define risk factors, incidence trends, survival drivers, and secondary treatment effects.
Methodology & Statistics: Development of novel statistical and methodological approaches for prevention and population science.
Risk Stratification & Prevention Trials: Identification of high-risk groups, exploratory/confirmatory trials of chemopreventive agents, and population-level screening studies.
Behavioural & Lifestyle Interventions: Design and evaluation of interventions targeting tobacco, alcohol, physical activity, obesity, UV exposure, and other modifiable risk factors.
Policy Research: Evidence to inform CRUK policy and advocacy (e.g., tobacco control strategies).

Note: Early diagnosis research falls under the Early Detection & Diagnosis Committee.

Funding Details:

Duration: 5 years (annual milestone reviews).
Quantum: Up to £2.5 million total, covering:
- Salaries for postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and PhD students
- Running costs (consumables, travel, data management)
- Equipment up to £50,000
- (Cannot fund PI salary; may support one co-investigator’s salary per CRUK policy)

Key Dates:

Outline Submission Deadline: 11 September 2025
Outline Committee Review: November 2025
Full Application Invitation: January 2026 (exact date TBC)
Expert Review Panel Interview: March 2026
Final Committee Decision: May 2026

How to Apply & Further Information:

Informal Discussion: Contact the CRUK office >1 month (and ≥2 weeks) before the outline deadline for eligibility advice.
Outline Application: Submit via CRUK’s Flexi-Grant portal, following the PPRC Outline Guidelines.
Full Application: Shortlisted applicants receive an invitation link; submit detailed proposal with host institution endorsement.
Review Process: Full applications undergo peer review by Expert Review Panels and a Patient & Public Review Panel, followed by Committee decision.
Guidance Documents:
- PPRC Outline Application Guidelines (PDF)
- PPRC Full Application Guidelines (PDF)
- CRUK Grant Conditions